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frustration

[fruh-strey-shuhn] / frʌˈstreɪ ʃən /


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But the publication of its defence investment plan to plug a longer-term shortfall in investment was first expected back in late 2025 and has been pushed back -- to the frustration of industry and others.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Olsen: You’ve expressed some frustration recently with the phrase “representation” — that it’s become kind of a hollow gesture.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

A wave of AI experts reacted with frustration, accusing the company of gatekeeping to harm potential competitors and muddying the ability of outside researchers to assess and use Fable to its full potential.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has also expressed frustration that too many government contracts are going abroad, telling cabinet ministers last month they must do more to prioritise investment in Britain.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“This map is highly detailed, but the hidden entrance does not appear to be on it,” Simon said in frustration.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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